SOCIAL KANGAROO ISLAND Facebook.com/KangarooIslandVIC Facebook.com/ authentickangarooisland MARKETS Kangaroo Island Community Market and Kangaroo Island Farmers Market, Penneshaw @_KangarooIsland Insta Stallholders travel from all over the Island, resulting in a wide variety of stalls. Held at Penneshaw Oval (October–April) or by the beach at Lloyd Collins Reserve (May– September). The market is held on the first Sunday of the month (including Easter Sunday) from 9am–1pm. Phone: (08) 8553 1185. @authentickangarooisland Kangaroo Island Marathon Hashtags to follow: #authenticKI 28 January Kangaroo Island Gourmet Gallop Cygnet River Racecourse The Kangaroo Island Gourmet Gallop showcases the best of the Island’s food and wine offerings on the banks of the Cygnet River. Indulge in local produce while enjoying a top day of country horse racing. www.kiracingclub.com.au January Seagrass Planting Stay cool while you volunteer and help to restore these vital fish breeding and feeding areas. Phone: (08) 8553 4444 February 2017 16–18 February Kangaroo Island Cup Cygnet River Racecourse Spread over two huge days of racing (Thursday and Saturday), the Cup is the Island’s biggest party. Attracting spectators and horses from around Australia, it is fast becoming an iconic event. Off the track, the action is just as good, with Fashions on the Field and the always popular party tents. The Cup is more than just a race day - it's a celebration of the Island's best food and wine. www.kiracingclub.com.au - Packages available Through • Sealink • 16 18 THURS S AT to FEB K.I. TRU THAI Authentic Thai food cooked by Thai chefs using fresh Kangaroo Island produce. Our mobile food van will also come to you for all your catering needs. Fresh local produce cooked the true Thai way. Advertisement on page 19 Phone: 0408 848 211 THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A DAY AT THE RACES. 2017 COOPERS Kangaroo Island Cup Carnival COOPERS LONG LUNCH MARQUEE The perfect place to entertain MORE INFO theracessa.com.au sealink.com.au PH 0409 673 640 events | tourkangarooisland.com.au 15 The farmers market brings together the region’s artisan food and wine producers. Meet the local farmers, growers, winemakers, home gardeners and artisan producers and sample a great range of seasonal Island food and wine. 16-02-17 – 18-02-17